awhfy Posted October 6, 2014 #3776 Share Posted October 6, 2014 56 days. Pulled out the suitcase today Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted October 6, 2014 #3777 Share Posted October 6, 2014 17 DAYS and I'm off to Barcelona for another transatlantic cruise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cshgrand Posted October 6, 2014 #3778 Share Posted October 6, 2014 We head to Southampton three weeks today but I'm afraid it's northern France and Belgium so no 'palm tree life' on this trip for us. Still really looking forward to it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notanlinesLizz Posted October 7, 2014 #3779 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I find one of the best things about cruising is that you can really enjoy dressing up! You have formal nights where you can really go all out in party dresses, in the day yiu can wear shirts and tops abd bikinis! And also you get the opportunity to wear lots of gear which you can't really wear back in suburbia!!😛😛😜 I totally agree with you !!! it's one thing that I love about cruising, is the ability to get dressed up every night, not many places to do that at home these days [emoji20] .... Going on a two-week Christmas cruise, plan to dress up every night!!! There's 3 official formal nights & one un-official formal night. But add on Christmas and New Years they will be 7 occasions to dress formal!!! I can't wait!! I know it's not everybody's thing but for those of us to do love to dress formal its a real treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana71 Posted October 9, 2014 Author #3780 Share Posted October 9, 2014 That's exactly what I like about cruising, too! (well, one of the things...). Going casual during the day, and dressing up for evening:cool:. It's really vacation for me when the "casual" clothes are completely different from "casual" around the house! The Packing Process will finally begin a week from Monday (10/20). DH has been called to jury duty, so we will be at the main house long enough to have a couple days for Outfit TryOns and Luggage Fill-Up;)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana71 Posted October 10, 2014 Author #3781 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Thanks to CCFs who posted # of days till the Next Cruise! amfhy: You and I are cruising almost at the same time. With my cool Countdown app, SailAway for DH & me is 55 days, 3 hours....:cool: I've mentioned before that we go to Cocktail Hour every Thursday. A fun bunch of folks - we can be a small group of half a dozen to a louder 18. Well last night, one of the little widow ladies told a story about a visit to her son's in Calif. She always mails a box of her clothes so no luggage is involved. When unpacking she discovered no underwear was packed...but that's not the good part....she had 45 (yes, that's what she said FORTY FIVE) bras:rolleyes:! Everyone had a good laugh over that, but I was mostly impressed that she owns that many bras.;) Oh yeah, she was away for 2 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 11, 2014 #3782 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thanks to CCFs who posted # of days till the Next Cruise! amfhy: You and I are cruising almost at the same time. With my cool Countdown app, SailAway for DH & me is 55 days, 3 hours....:cool: I've mentioned before that we go to Cocktail Hour every Thursday. A fun bunch of folks - we can be a small group of half a dozen to a louder 18. Well last night, one of the little widow ladies told a story about a visit to her son's in Calif. She always mails a box of her clothes so no luggage is involved. When unpacking she discovered no underwear was packed...but that's not the good part....she had 45 (yes, that's what she said FORTY FIVE) bras:rolleyes:! Everyone had a good laugh over that, but I was mostly impressed that she owns that many bras.;) Oh yeah, she was away for 2 weeks! The story about the underwear brings to mind a cruise my husband and I were taking with another couple. My friend and I were on the phone the night before the cruise talking about what we packed. I said to her "all I need it to pack my underwear". She said " underwear, underwear, I forgot to pack my husband's underwear". If we had not talked that night he would have been a week without underwear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckalesmom Posted October 11, 2014 #3783 Share Posted October 11, 2014 oooh i love this thread! The caribbean is 8 days away for me. :D I am bringing 3 outfits per day. A sundress for morning/day time. I love sundresses and have acquired many over the years. I have coordinating sandals for most of them. Yay. I am still wearing these to work (sometimes with a flower in the hair) even though summer is over. I don't care, I pretend I am on an island all day. HAHA Anyway the second outfit would be whatever I am going to wear to dinner, all dresses of course! The little black dress, the fitted hourglass dress, the formal dress, the 50's swing dress. =) And then I will have an extra casual outfit such as capris and a top or pants ans a top for night time when it is cooler. And then the swimsuits. Yay. I am all about dressing for body type. I am tall with a pear figure, so one pieces don't fit me correctly - they ride up. I am too self conscious to wear a bikini so I chose halter takini's with boy shorts. I have a green and white gingham with white lace, black with pink polka dots, and animal print. I'm so excited to wear all these clothes. Yay :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 11, 2014 #3784 Share Posted October 11, 2014 oooh i love this thread! The caribbean is 8 days away for me. :D I am bringing 3 outfits per day. A sundress for morning/day time. I love sundresses and have acquired many over the years. I have coordinating sandals for most of them. Yay. I am still wearing these to work (sometimes with a flower in the hair) even though summer is over. I don't care, I pretend I am on an island all day. HAHA Anyway the second outfit would be whatever I am going to wear to dinner, all dresses of course! The little black dress, the fitted hourglass dress, the formal dress, the 50's swing dress. =) And then I will have an extra casual outfit such as capris and a top or pants ans a top for night time when it is cooler. And then the swimsuits. Yay. I am all about dressing for body type. I am tall with a pear figure, so one pieces don't fit me correctly - they ride up. I am too self conscious to wear a bikini so I chose halter takini's with boy shorts. I have a green and white gingham with white lace, black with pink polka dots, and animal print. I'm so excited to wear all these clothes. Yay :D Only eight days away until you sail. Sounds like you got the packing done. What ship are you going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckalesmom Posted October 11, 2014 #3785 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Only eight days away until you sail. Sounds like you got the packing done. What ship are you going on? Believe it or not I don't have anything packed !! :eek: It's all ready to be put into the luggage though. Carnival Elation from NOLA to Cozumel and Progreso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana71 Posted October 11, 2014 Author #3786 Share Posted October 11, 2014 mckalesmom: You win the CCF Tiara Award!! (If I knew how to import clipart - there would be a tiara posted). Love that you really know your own style and have so much fun with your outfits! BUT - 8 days away and you haven't packed yet - YIKES!! Not going to be concerned, though, since you seem to be organized:cool::)! I bet lots of CCFs could tell funny "forgot to pack" stories! My one and only (thank goodness) time was when he arrived at the port on a cloudy day...and I left my sunglasses in the car! The sun came out at SailAway...and I could see the car in the parking lot, but no way to retrieve the glasses! Since they were prescription, plain old lenses wouldn't work, so DH bought me a sun visor at our first port; and that worked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abercram Posted October 11, 2014 #3787 Share Posted October 11, 2014 mckalesmom: You win the CCF Tiara Award!! (If I knew how to import clipart - there would be a tiara posted).Love that you really know your own style and have so much fun with your outfits! BUT - 8 days away and you haven't packed yet - YIKES!! Not going to be concerned, though, since you seem to be organized:cool::)! I bet lots of CCFs could tell funny "forgot to pack" stories! My one and only (thank goodness) time was when he arrived at the port on a cloudy day...and I left my sunglasses in the car! The sun came out at SailAway...and I could see the car in the parking lot, but no way to retrieve the glasses! Since they were prescription, plain old lenses wouldn't work, so DH bought me a sun visor at our first port; and that worked! The first day of my cruise my boyfriend knocked part of his toenail off on the flow rider. His family didn't pack any bandaids or antibiotic ointment, I don't know if they even had any first aid stuff to be honest. Fortunately I had it. :) luckily I am a very efficient packer and I always have nearly any first aid/OTC medication that anyone would need. So far I haven't forgotten anything but I've only been on one cruise... I have a 9 day one in April though so I am kinda nervous since it's so long. Gonna be so fun though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted October 11, 2014 #3788 Share Posted October 11, 2014 The only thing I forgot on my last cruise were my nail scissors. I looked at them in a couple of drug stores along the way but did not buy because I really did not need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 11, 2014 #3789 Share Posted October 11, 2014 One time we were being dropped off at the cruise bus in Florida to be taken to the port. About 10 minutes into the ride to the bus, I realized that I didn't have the passports. Had to go back home. Still made it to the bus on time. Close call!!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckalesmom Posted October 11, 2014 #3790 Share Posted October 11, 2014 mckalesmom: You win the CCF Tiara Award!! (If I knew how to import clipart - there would be a tiara posted).Love that you really know your own style and have so much fun with your outfits! BUT - 8 days away and you haven't packed yet - YIKES!! Not going to be concerned, though, since you seem to be organized:cool::)! I bet lots of CCFs could tell funny "forgot to pack" stories! My one and only (thank goodness) time was when he arrived at the port on a cloudy day...and I left my sunglasses in the car! The sun came out at SailAway...and I could see the car in the parking lot, but no way to retrieve the glasses! Since they were prescription, plain old lenses wouldn't work, so DH bought me a sun visor at our first port; and that worked! LOL Thanks!!! Yeah, I like to pack everything at once. Will spend the whole evening/night before packing. Don't want to jinx myself but I haven't forgotten anything yet!!! And I am one of *those people* who bring the over the door shoe rack and the whole kitchen sink with us. Bummer about the sunglasses. All fashionistas must have their sunglasses. LOL jk. Bet you looked cute in the visor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana71 Posted October 15, 2014 Author #3791 Share Posted October 15, 2014 At the Lake House, it's Raking Season:o. Earlier today my "Outfit" consisted of jeans & sweatshirt and Carhart bib overalls on top. Old tennis shoes (waterproof boots are at the Main House...), and work gloves:rolleyes:! Certainly not a CCF statement, but burning a couple calories raking leaves is worth it! Friday I will go through the make-up bag and pack all cosmetics, etc.:cool: Step One of The Process:)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana71 Posted October 18, 2014 Author #3792 Share Posted October 18, 2014 DH has been called for Jury Duty next week...so we aren't at the Lake House this weekend. Seems odd to be at the Main House:rolleyes:! He will be called Sunday PM to be told what time to report (or that he isn't needed.). I'm taking advantage of a free Sunday to bake bread, prepare dinner and make a Rum-Spiked Apple Pudding Cake. In between all the food prep, I'll be gathering items that don't live in the Cruise Room, but could be worthy of the Next Cruise. And then - MONDAY will finally be here and Outfit Selection can begin:cool::)! We have been checking the Bermuda webcam and watching The Weather Channel. Haven't yet heard about hurricane damage. Hoping Mother Nature wasn't cruel to that beautiful island. And also Hawaii...hopefully clean-up will be minimal. I always feel safe and secure when onboard. Cruise lines do a great job keeping passenger safety as the top priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 18, 2014 #3793 Share Posted October 18, 2014 DH has been called for Jury Duty next week...so we aren't at the Lake House this weekend. Seems odd to be at the Main House:rolleyes:! He will be called Sunday PM to be told what time to report (or that he isn't needed.).I'm taking advantage of a free Sunday to bake bread, prepare dinner and make a Rum-Spiked Apple Pudding Cake. In between all the food prep, I'll be gathering items that don't live in the Cruise Room, but could be worthy of the Next Cruise. And then - MONDAY will finally be here and Outfit Selection can begin:cool::)! We have been checking the Bermuda webcam and watching The Weather Channel. Haven't yet heard about hurricane damage. Hoping Mother Nature wasn't cruel to that beautiful island. And also Hawaii...hopefully clean-up will be minimal. I always feel safe and secure when onboard. Cruise lines do a great job keeping passenger safety as the top priority. Your baking sounds yummy! most of the island was with out power. I think it was 85%. There is some damage but not many pictures are out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaygirl Posted October 21, 2014 #3794 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Really thought my bundle packing reduced wrinkles!! I didn't pack all clothes in a bundle like the video that is out but I used that concept to pack and I will definitely use it again. And as a added bonus, I found that I didn't make last min changes. And I packed less. I packed 4 port packs and stuck with it(8day) my black slacks had all tops bundled with. I usually take so many extras in case! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana71 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #3795 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) sunnydaygirl: I admire you and all CCFs who "bundle pack". From all the posts, it really saves space and clothes aren't wrinkled. I'm resistant to that style of packing...more comfortable with the layering-with-tissue-paper style...BUT applaud all of you who have tried the bundling. Anyway, yesterday was Day #1 of The Process. All 19 pieces of notepaper were laid out in order (that's how many basic outfits are needed). This is how the Cruise Room looked. It was still a Guest Room... ...until the clothes ,etc. started to appear... I always choose the 2 Formal Night outfits first. (since there are only 2 and the choices aren't as plentiful as other occasions.) This is the dress that was on sale at jc penney. Got it for $16. The heels have been on several cruises and the Sharif shoulder bag is 20 years old. And this is what the Cruise Room looks like now. I have spent 2 days (approx 12 hours) and still have a couple iffy outfits. Tomorrow begins Outfit TryOns.:cool: Edited October 21, 2014 by indiana71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana71 Posted October 21, 2014 Author #3796 Share Posted October 21, 2014 You can see that my brain is beginning to show signs of overload - I forgot to post the photo of what the Cruise Room looks like now... Each complete outfit is ready to Try On. After breakfast, I'll take a cup of coffee, turn on the Caribbean music and start. If I'm still at it at noon, DH will (probably) bring me a glass of wine;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted October 21, 2014 #3797 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Just did same thing with my clothes (cruise in 40 days). DH comes in, looks, sighs & says my tux is ready, my Columbia shirts & shorts are ready, my khakis fit & I have a couple of Caribbean silk shirts, let's go. So much easier for the guys! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted October 22, 2014 #3798 Share Posted October 22, 2014 You can see that my brain is beginning to show signs of overload - I forgot to post the photo of what the Cruise Room looks like now...Each complete outfit is ready to Try On. After breakfast, I'll take a cup of coffee, turn on the Caribbean music and start. If I'm still at it at noon, DH will (probably) bring me a glass of wine;). Outfits look great. I see your bed spread is even in the cruise mood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaygirl Posted October 22, 2014 #3799 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I again left all my summer clothes in Florida. Heading down Dec 26. Disney for New Years Eve and a couple extra. Then I have till Jan 24 to see if anything still fits. Reflection!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana71 Posted October 23, 2014 Author #3800 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I love the new quilt on the Cruise Room bed - maps of the Caribbean! (Brand: Tommy Bahama, what else??!!;)) awhfy: Your DH's remark RE packing clothes could have come out of the mouths of ANY DH! Honestly, they all think alike (and most of the time look pretty darn good onboard!) sunnydaygirl: It seems to be a recurring concern - will last season's clothes still fit??? Even though our weight might not change, not everything goes on quite so smoothly, i.e., several of my body-hugging knit tops had to be retired due to bulges that somehow (:confused:) appeared around my midriff... My spreadsheet is 3 pages and has already been revised! A couple outfits have been changed completely, an on-sale beach dress that looked just fine in the store dressing room, didn't look quite so fine in the Cruise Room mirror:rolleyes:. Here's a quote from Redbook magazine, spoken by an 82-year-old former magazine editor: "I never wanted to look young. I want to look great and just enjoy the moment." Loved reading that and how it reflects the CCF philosophy:cool::). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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